Tree/Climbing saddle

[Kubabeer]

Hello everyone.
Was wondering if anyone uses a saddle for bow hunting. If so, was it a good investment in terms of stay in your hunting gear forever. As well I was wondering if anyone knew of a seller (maybe this site sponsors would know) that you would be able to go and try it out. Maybe have a 5 foot poll or something to test out?. Any insight would be great

[obsessed1]

I use one. Great piece of gear. Doesnt completely replace a strap on or self climber but i wont be getting rid of mine. I made my own for less than 100$ you could probably make your own.

[Kubabeer]

Originally Posted by obsessed1

. I made my own for less than 100$ you could probably make your own.

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I guess I could make my own ( probably won't happen). Glad you enjoy yyours.

[Twobucks]

Where are you located?

I’ve only used mine a little, but I’m going to keep working out the little details. I feel like it has potential but I’m brand new to hunting from a tree so lots I’m still figuring out.

[freeride]

I went with a recreational tree climbing harness. Apparently climbing trees is a sport now... but anyways it has a lot wider leg pads made so you can hang long periods of time in them.

https://newtribe.com/store/index.php...macet9nqf93co7

Apparently new tribe has their own version of a tree saddle as well

https://aerohunter.us/

[calgarychef]

Look up JRB tree climbing on YouTube, the guy is a fanatic.


One example
https://youtu.be/BApp0ZiUNY4

[duckup]

Screw in pegs with a stand is the way to go

[obsessed1]

Originally Posted by duckup

Screw in pegs with a stand is the way to go

Except my saddle W Climber is under 6lb all in and easily fits in a back pack, and can be set up ready to hunt in less than 5 minutes almost silently. So a saddle definitely has its place in my kit. As do the hang on and self climber stands i have...

If you go in deep and want to be flexible a saddle is a very good option. If made right they are also very comfortable for long sits

[calgarychef]

Originally Posted by obsessed1

Except my saddle W Climber is under 6lb all in and easily fits in a back pack, and can be set up ready to hunt in less than 5 minutes almost silently. So a saddle definitely has its place in my kit. As do the hang on and self climber stands i have...

If you go in deep and want to be flexible a saddle is a very good option. If made right they are also very comfortable for long sits

What kind of climber do you use?

[obsessed1]

Originally Posted by calgarychef

What kind of climber do you use?

Im pretty sure i have shown you my setup. I use a modified self climbing system that uses the platform and sling to climb trees. Exact same principle as a self climber tree stand. All your weight is on one component with the other is lifted up. So weight is on the platform and the seat/sling is raised, then weight is on the seat/sling while the platform is raised and up you go.....i can get 15 ft in under a minute with little effort. My whole kit everything included is right at 6lbs and easily fits in a small backpack. If a guy really wanted to streamline things a custom foot platform could be made for both additional weight savings and more secure footing...currently my foot rest is a 2" x20" hardwood dowel. But a plastic folding type could easily be designed that could offer even better footing and still be used as your climber...

[calgarychef]

Originally Posted by obsessed1

Im pretty sure i have shown you my setup. I use a modified self climbing system that uses the platform and sling to climb trees. Exact same principle as a self climber tree stand. All your weight is on one component with the other is lifted up. So weight is on the platform and the seat/sling is raised, then weight is on the seat/sling while the platform is raised and up you go.....i can get 15 ft in under a minute with little effort. My whole kit everything included is right at 6lbs and easily fits in a small backpack. If a guy really wanted to streamline things a custom foot platform could be made for both additional weight savings and more secure footing...currently my foot rest is a 2" x20" hardwood dowel. But a plastic folding type could easily be designed that could offer even better footing and still be used as your climber...

Right you have…sorry it was a long weekend!

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by obsessed1

Im pretty sure i have shown you my setup. I use a modified self climbing system that uses the platform and sling to climb trees. Exact same principle as a self climber tree stand. All your weight is on one component with the other is lifted up. So weight is on the platform and the seat/sling is raised, then weight is on the seat/sling while the platform is raised and up you go.....i can get 15 ft in under a minute with little effort. My whole kit everything included is right at 6lbs and easily fits in a small backpack. If a guy really wanted to streamline things a custom foot platform could be made for both additional weight savings and more secure footing...currently my foot rest is a 2" x20" hardwood dowel. But a plastic folding type could easily be designed that could offer even better footing and still be used as your climber...

Of course, now we need a few pictures and a demo video of how you climb with this setup.

[DRhunter]

I bought a saddle a long time ago, I was reading some books by John Eberhart, who was slinging the trophyline tree saddle; the saddle has changed since I bought mine probably 15 years ago.
https://www.trophyline.com/products/...SAAEgLrgfD_BwE

I like the idea of the tree saddle.. but I found for myself, the practicality of carrying around the saddle (which the version that I have is not small and quite cumbersome to wear or throw in your pack) and either several sets of ladders or even heavier screw in steps just wasn’t practical for moving around on a hunt.

I still use my tree saddle.. but all I use it for now is the initial set up of my tree stands, ha. I also found that the tree stand is just more comfortable for a longer sit, which to me is more effective for how I like to hunt.

DR


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